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How does arguing work today? Svenja Flasspöhler, one of our most combative thinkers, makes a personal, philosophical, and pointed appeal for more genuine debate.

"Why do I argue? This book deals with that question and what it means to argue." Svenja Flasspöhler is known for her willingness to take controversial positions. However, she carries a very different experience within her: that of a child of divorce, raised with a fear of conflict and escalation. In her personal-philosophical essay, she demonstrates that reflecting on arguing primarily means freeing oneself from illusions. An argument is not a discourse free of power dynamics; it is about power: the abyss of destruction is always a potential reality. At the same time, it is precisely the irreconcilability of arguments that propels us forward and brings about change. A passionate plea for vitality, courage, and the eros of struggle.